Top 58 universities in the Netherlands

  1. University of Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Acceptance Rate
    4%
    Enrollment
    31,123
    Founded
    1632
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  2. Utrecht University

    Utrecht
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    Enrollment
    27,500
    Founded
    1636
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  3. Delft University of Technology

    Delft
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    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    24,703
    Founded
    1842
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  4. University of Groningen

    Groningen
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    Enrollment
    32,700
    Founded
    1614
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  5. Eindhoven University of Technology

    Eindhoven
    Eindhoven University of Technology logo
    Enrollment
    7,500
    Founded
    1956
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  6. Wageningen University

    Wageningen
    Wageningen University logo
    Enrollment
    11,278
    Founded
    1918
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  7. University of Twente

    Enschede
    University of Twente logo
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1961
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  8. Radboud University

    Nijmegen
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    Enrollment
    17,500
    Founded
    1923
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  9. Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Rotterdam
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    Enrollment
    22,500
    Founded
    1913
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  10. Free University Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Enrollment
    22,500
    Founded
    1880
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  11. Maastricht University

    Maastricht
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    Enrollment
    18,000
    Founded
    1976
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  12. Tilburg University

    Tilburg
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    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    17,378
    Founded
    1927
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  13. Leiden University

    Leiden
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    Enrollment
    27,713
    Founded
    1575
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  14. Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Professional Education

    Amsterdam
    Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Professional Education logo
    Enrollment
    42,500
    Founded
    1619
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  15. Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

    Groningen
    Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen logo
    Enrollment
    22,500
    Founded
    1986
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  16. HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

    Utrecht
    HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht logo
    Enrollment
    37,500
    Founded
    1993
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  17. Fontys University of Applied Sciences

    Venlo
    Fontys University of Applied Sciences logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    42,500
    Founded
    1996
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  18. HAN University of Applied Sciences

    Arnhem
    HAN University of Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    27,500
    Founded
    1996
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  19. Saxion University

    Enschede
    Saxion University logo
    Enrollment
    27,000
    Founded
    1989
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  20. Nyenrode Business University

    Breukelen
    Nyenrode Business University logo
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1946
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  21. Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

    Zwolle
    Windesheim University of Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    27,500
    Founded
    1986
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  22. AVANS University of Applied Sciences

    Breda
    AVANS University of Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    22,500
    Founded
    2004
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  23. Utrecht School of the Arts

    Utrecht
    Utrecht School of the Arts logo
    Founded
    1987
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  24. IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

    Delft
    IHE Delft Institute for Water Education logo
    Acceptance Rate
    15%
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1958
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  25. NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences

    Breda
    NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences logo
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    7,500
    Founded
    1987
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  26. INHolland University of Applied Sciences

    Haarlem
    INHolland University of Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    37,500
    Founded
    2002
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  27. Amsterdam School of the Arts

    Amsterdam
    Amsterdam School of the Arts logo
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    1987
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  28. Zuyd University

    Heerlen
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    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    2001
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  29. Hogeschool Leiden, University of Professional Education

    Leiden
    Hogeschool Leiden, University of Professional Education logo
    Enrollment
    6,500
    Founded
    1984
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  30. ArtEZ Institute for the Arts

    Arnhem
    ArtEZ Institute for the Arts logo
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    2002
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  31. Design Academy Eindhoven

    Eindhoven
    Design Academy Eindhoven logo
    Acceptance Rate
    40%
    Enrollment
    125
    Founded
    1947
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  32. The Hague University of Applied Sciences

    Den Haag
    The Hague University of Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    22,500
    Founded
    1987
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  33. Royal Academy of Art The Hague

    Den Haag
    Royal Academy of Art The Hague logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1682
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  34. Rotterdam University

    Rotterdam
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    Enrollment
    27,500
    Founded
    1988
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  35. Gerrit Rietveld Academy

    Amsterdam
    Gerrit Rietveld Academy logo
    Acceptance Rate
    25%
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    1924
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  36. University of Humanistic Studies

    Utrecht
    University of Humanistic Studies logo
    Enrollment
    550
    Male:Female
    30:70
    Founded
    1989
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  37. Ede Christian University

    Ede
    Ede Christian University logo
    Enrollment
    4,500
    Founded
    1994
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  38. Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences

    Velp
    Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences logo
    Founded
    2003
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  39. Codarts University of the Arts

    Rotterdam
    Codarts University of the Arts logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1930
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  40. NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

    Leeuwarden
    NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    2008
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  41. HZ University of Applied Sciences

    Vlissingen
    HZ University of Applied Sciences logo
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    1987
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  42. TIAS School for Business and Society

    Eindhoven
    TIAS School for Business and Society logo
    Enrollment
    7,500
    Founded
    1986
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  43. Driestar Christian University

    Gouda
    Driestar Christian University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1944
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  44. Hotelschool The Hague

    Den Haag
    Hotelschool The Hague logo
    Enrollment
    2,500
    Founded
    1929
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  45. IPABO Amsterdam, University of Teacher Education

    Amsterdam
    IPABO Amsterdam, University of Teacher Education logo
    Founded
    1986
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  46. Viaa University of Applied Sciences

    Zwolle
    Viaa University of Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1987
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  47. University of Aruba

    Oranjestad
    University of Aruba logo
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1970
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  48. De Kempel University of Applied Sciences

    Helmond
    De Kempel University of Applied Sciences logo
    Founded
    1986
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  49. American University of the Caribbean - School of Medicine

    Cupecoy
    American University of the Caribbean - School of Medicine logo
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    1978
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  50. Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

    Apeldoorn
    Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences logo
    Acceptance Rate
    45%
    Enrollment
    125
    Founded
    1987
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  51. University of Professional Teacher Education PABO Zwolle

    Zwolle
    University of Professional Teacher Education PABO Zwolle logo
    Founded
    2011
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  52. Aeres University of Applied Sciences

    Dronten
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    2,500
    Founded
    2013
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  53. HAS University of Applied Sciences

    Den Bosch
    HAS University of Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    2,500
    Founded
    1948
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  54. Manrix Academy

    Utrecht
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    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1974
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  55. Iselinge University of Professional Teacher Education

    Doetinchem
    Iselinge University of Professional Teacher Education logo
    Founded
    1984
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  56. Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam

    Rotterdam
    Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam logo
    Acceptance Rate
    35%
    Enrollment
    125
    Founded
    1997
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  57. Xavier University School of Medicine

    Oranjestad
    Xavier University School of Medicine logo
    Acceptance Rate
    80%
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    2004
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  58. Aureus University School of Medicine

    Oranjestad
    Aureus University School of Medicine logo
    Acceptance Rate
    35%
    Enrollment
    125
    Founded
    2004
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The best cities to study in the Netherlands based on the number of universities and their ranks are Amsterdam, Utrecht, Delft, and Groningen.

Average cost of living for students in the Netherlands is $711 + $135-964 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).